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How Can I Prevent Common Shoulder Injuries?

How Can I Prevent Common Shoulder Injuries?

Shoulder pain is no joke, and if left unattended, it can significantly limit your work activities and hobbies and greatly impact your quality of life. The good news is that many shoulder injuries can be prevented, especially if you take the right precautions. Let’s take a look at the various ways you can prevent many

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What is an ACL and How is it Injured?

What is an ACL and How is it Injured?

An injury to the ACL is well-known to many athletes. It can be incredibly painful and often stops many people from performing the activities they love. But if you haven’t torn or ruptured your ACL, you might wonder what the ACL is and how it’s injured. Let’s take a look. What is an ACL? The

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What You Should Know About Tennis Elbow

What You Should Know About Tennis Elbow

The tendons that are responsible for straightening your fingers or extending your wrist and hand all originate (or are anchored) at the outer aspect of your elbow bone, also called the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. With overuse, the tendons that anchor onto this bone can become inflamed and cause issues in daily life. This

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What is a Biceps Tendon Injury and How is it Fixed?

What is a Biceps Tendon Injury and How is it Fixed?

The biceps are essential in flexing the elbow and supinating the forearm. A rupture of the biceps tendon occurs proximally near the shoulder or distally near the elbow. These ruptures mainly occur when the elbow is flexed suddenly or forcefully. Some people might hear a “pop” sound when it happens as the tendon separates from

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6 Dos and Don’ts After Rotator Cuff Surgery

<strong>6 Dos and Don’ts After Rotator Cuff Surgery</strong>

Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is an effective treatment for shoulder pain – particularly for those suffering from tears of the rotator cuff. However, postoperative care can seem overwhelming – after surgery, there are a lot of things to think about. Not knowing what to do after surgery is understandable. If you’re undergoing surgery with Dr. Steven

What is a Subscapularis-Sparing Shoulder Replacement?

What is a Subscapularis-Sparing Shoulder Replacement?

Subscapularis-sparing shoulder replacement is a new technique in shoulder surgery – one that very few surgeons, such as Dr. Goldberg, are currently performing in the United States. The subscapularis-sparing technique is an innovative approach to shoulder replacement that has the potential for improving surgical outcomes with less recovery time and quicker return to full activity.

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After Arthroscopy: How Do I Sleep Safely?

After Arthroscopy: How Do I Sleep Safely?

Shoulder problems are among the most frustrating experiences because they cause pain and can severely limit motion. Everyday activities heavily depend on joint motion. Having a limitation caused by injuries, inflammations, or wear and tear negatively impacts the ability to perform the simplest tasks. Arthroscopy is a type of surgery that examines and repairs tissues

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What You Need To Know About Tennis Elbow

What You Need To Know About Tennis Elbow

You don’t need to be an athlete to have tennis elbow. Despite its name, only a small portion of patients with the condition are tennis players. And regardless of whether you’re an athlete or sports aren’t your thing, there are treatment options available at our office in Naples, Florida. Knowing more about this condition can

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